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LATEST NEWS & INFO
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Most Recent News & Info
Parkinson’s “Trigger” Seen Directly in the Human Brain for the First Time
Shared from scitechdaily.com A groundbreaking imaging technique has, for the first time, made the invisible visible. For the first time, scientists have managed to directly observe and measure the protein clusters thought to spark the onset of Parkinson’s disease,...
Tiny Brain Device Tracks Parkinson’s Effect on Executive Function
Shared from parkinsonsnewstoday.com. Neurosurgeons temporarily implanted a tiny device into the brains of three people with Parkinson’s disease to collect data on a poorly known brain region, with the goal of understanding how Parkinson’s affects executive...
7 Benefits of Bike Therapy for Parkinson’s Disease
Shared from myparkinsonsteam.com. Exercise is good for the body and mind, especially when living with a chronic condition like Parkinson’s disease. However, tremors and balance issues can make finding safe ways to stay active difficult. Stationary bikes can be a...
Non-drug Treatments for Parkinson’s Disease
Shared from parkinsonsnewstoday.com. In addition to medications prescribed to help manage Parkinson’s disease, patients may also benefit from a variety of non-drug treatments. Compared with conventional therapies that focus on treating the underlying problem...
Treatment Options for Parkinson’s Disease
Shared from parkinsonsnewstoday.com. There is no cure for Parkinson’s disease and, currently, no disease-modifying treatment can slow, stop, or reverse the progression of the neurodegenerative disorder. However, a wide range of treatments are available that can...
Smartphone Apps Can Help Manage Parkinson’s, Migraines, Epilepsy, and More
Shared from brainandlife.org. Stacee Hawkins credits a health-changing aha moment to a smartphone app. Linked to her smartwatch, StrivePD, from Rune Labs, automatically detects and records tremors and muscle spasms called dyskinesia in addition to tracking her diet,...
Staying Active Can Slow Cognitive Decline in Parkinson’s Disease
Shared from brainandlife.org. If you have Parkinson’s disease (PD) and are staying active, you’re likely doing yourself a big favor. A new study shows that regular physical activity can help slow cognitive decline in people with PD. The findings support the belief...
Occupational Therapy for Parkinson’s Disease
Shared from parkinsonsnewstoday.com. Occupational therapy is used to help people with Parkinson’s disease (PD) to continue with their daily tasks as the disease progresses. Occupational therapists can help evaluate and plan these activities that are crucial to the...
Hemoglobin Discovery May Offer Strategy for Parkinson’s Treatment
Shared from parkinsonsnewstoday.com. Hemoglobin — a protein best known for carrying oxygen in the bloodstream — has an under-recognized role in protecting brain cells from damage, researchers found. Data from animal experiments showed that a treatment designed to...
What Are Persecutory Delusions? Examples and How To Help
Shared from myparkinsonsteam.com. Delusions and hallucinations are two symptoms of Parkinson’s disease psychosis (PDP). This is when some people with Parkinson’s have trouble distinguishing reality from things that are imagined. PDP consists of nonmotor symptoms of...